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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,561.06, 26,355.43 and 7,707.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,561.06, 26,355.43 and 7,707.14 is: 11,566.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,561.06 : 26,355.43 = 7,707.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,561.06/26,355.43 = 7,707.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,561.06x = 26,355.43 × 7,707.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,561.06x = 203,124,950.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,124,950.23/17,561.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,566.78

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